Peak hiring season amid job market uncertainty

Nurses, bar staff and builders are currently the most in-demand jobs in the Australian economy as peak job hunting season begins. Job advertisements declined significantly at the end of 2025 as businesses focused on cost reduction amid difficult trading conditions. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release new labour market data including job advertisements and the unemployment rate, which is expected to remain steady at 4.3% and will influence the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision in two weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.